Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC.

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Product
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Name Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Release Year 2023 2005
Release Date 2023-10-05
MSRP N/A 400 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Mount Sony EL Mount Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance N/A 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Construction 20 elements  /  15 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 FLD, 2 SLD, 3 aspherical No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Focal Length 70-200 mm 18-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 182 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 91 mm 70 mm
Length 205 mm 78 mm
Weight 1345 gr 405 gr
Other
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS S
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH680-01 789
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other S = Sports There is a version with build in AF-motor as well, for Nikon cameras.